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They sell generic computers you can't run freely So go buy a generic computer that hasn't had Apple's fingers on it. Contrast that to the 90s, when finding a c

They sell generic computers you can't run freely So go buy a generic computer that hasn't had Apple's fingers on it. Contrast that to the 90s, when finding a computer without Windows and IE on it was much more difficult. And if you did find one, you'd still pay for a Windows license because that's the kind of deals Microsoft bludgeoned OEMs with. Prior to iOS, you distributed your program. And now Apple doesn't allow one to write Android programs? I missed that one. Your comparison is poor. Starting with the fact that a minority of devices run Apple operating systems.

echelon 6y ago
In the US, iPhone has a 50% market share [1]. Apple taught people that apps should only cost $1 and have free updates for life, meanwhile they reaped profits off developers. That isn't healthy, but Apple doesn't care. I get that you like your Apple device, but this company is destroying our freedoms, making it harder to run a profitable business, and taking advantage of their market position and customer base. There isn't a lot of room for competition to grow. Their draconian behavior is staunchly anti-ownership. They have a ball and chain around our ankle. If iPhone had 5-15% market share, you might have a point. But it doesn't. We're running out of freedoms and breathing room. The giants are taking everything away. Stop worshiping a dumbass phone and the company "protecting you" by taking away everyone's freedoms. It's a stupid little computer - worth far less than our liberty to write code, distribute it, and reuse/upgrade the things we own as we see fit. Apple has the advantage in that their particular computer is wildly popular and widely used. All it takes is for the DOJ to come and tell them to lighten up - and that's exactly what we need. [1] https://www.statista.com/statistics/236550/percentage-of-us-population-that-own-a-iphone-smartphone/ https://www.statista.com/statistics/236550/percentage-of-us-...
- Veen 6y ago
  > Apple taught people that apps should only cost $1 and have free updates for lift. Taking a quick glance at my iPad’s Home Screen, I see PCalc, Omnifocus, IA Writer, Overcast, Drafts, Carrot Weather, Soulver, and some more. A mixture of subscription and non-subscription apps. All very high quality and all of which I pay considerably more than one dollar for.
- mikestew 6y ago
  Apple taught people that apps should only cost $1 A big ol' [citation needed] on that one, because from where I stand The Market(tm) taught people that. Stop worshiping a dumbass phone You would do well to watch your tone. I'm merely pointing out that the Microsoft of the 90s, who is a convicted monopolist, is nothing like the Apple of 2020 that you're complaining about. Your follow-up doesn't seem to support your point, but rather just further complains about Apple.

echelon 6y ago

In the US, iPhone has a 50% market share [1]. Apple taught people that apps should only cost $1 and have free updates for life, meanwhile they reaped profits off developers. That isn't healthy, but Apple doesn't care. I get that you like your Apple device, but this company is destroying our freedoms, making it harder to run a profitable business, and taking advantage of their market position and customer base. There isn't a lot of room for competition to grow. Their draconian behavior is staunchly anti-ownership. They have a ball and chain around our ankle. If iPhone had 5-15% market share, you might have a point. But it doesn't. We're running out of freedoms and breathing room. The giants are taking everything away. Stop worshiping a dumbass phone and the company "protecting you" by taking away everyone's freedoms. It's a stupid little computer - worth far less than our liberty to write code, distribute it, and reuse/upgrade the things we own as we see fit. Apple has the advantage in that their particular computer is wildly popular and widely used. All it takes is for the DOJ to come and tell them to lighten up - and that's exactly what we need. [1] https://www.statista.com/statistics/236550/percentage-of-us-population-that-own-a-iphone-smartphone/ https://www.statista.com/statistics/236550/percentage-of-us-...

Veen 6y ago
> Apple taught people that apps should only cost $1 and have free updates for lift. Taking a quick glance at my iPad’s Home Screen, I see PCalc, Omnifocus, IA Writer, Overcast, Drafts, Carrot Weather, Soulver, and some more. A mixture of subscription and non-subscription apps. All very high quality and all of which I pay considerably more than one dollar for.
mikestew 6y ago
Apple taught people that apps should only cost $1 A big ol' [citation needed] on that one, because from where I stand The Market(tm) taught people that. Stop worshiping a dumbass phone You would do well to watch your tone. I'm merely pointing out that the Microsoft of the 90s, who is a convicted monopolist, is nothing like the Apple of 2020 that you're complaining about. Your follow-up doesn't seem to support your point, but rather just further complains about Apple.